Consider Robotic Total Knee Replacement for Greater Surgical Accuracy
Persistent knee pain can make walking, stairs and routine activities harder. Advanced arthritis can damage the joint enough to require surgical treatment. Robotic total knee replacement uses computer planning and robotic assistance during surgery. The technology helps the surgeon plan implant positioning and make bone cuts within defined boundaries. How Robotic Assistance Works The process begins with a preoperative CT scan. The scan creates a virtual model that helps plan implant size and positioning before surgery. During robotic total knee replacement, the surgeon checks anatomical landmarks against the virtual plan. The robot assists with the planned bone cuts while the surgeon controls the robotic arm throughout the procedure. Motion capture technology then assesses knee movement. The surgeon can use this information to fine tune bone cuts or balance surrounding soft tissues. What Patients Need to Understand CT imaging helps create the surgical plan before the operation The...